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GlacialPower Unveils GP-LS200P Series LED Drivers

A sub-division of GlacialTech, GlacialPower has released a new, innovative LED driver series, GP-LS200P.

20 Feb 2012

Quantum Dot-Based Technique to Study Neuron Behavior

A research team led by Lih Y. Lin and Fred Rieke from the University of Washington (UW) has developed a novel and highly targeted method by harnessing quantum dots for activating neurons in the brain in order to understand the way of communication of nerve cells.

10 Feb 2012

Taiwanese LED Manufacturer Selects TurboDisc K465i MOCVD Tool

Veeco Instruments, a manufacturer of process equipment for developing and producing hard disk drives, solar cells, LEDs and other devices, has announced the selection of its gallium nitride (GaN) Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) System called TurboDisc K465i by Epistar for growing light emitting diodes (LEDs) on silicon substrates.

From Veeco 8 Feb 2012

Crystal IS Becomes Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Asahi Kasei

Crystal IS, a developer of ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UVC LEDs) and germicidal LED technology, has announced that it has merged with the Asahi Kasei Group, a diversified industrial enterprise.

13 Jan 2012

Researchers Develop Rare-Earth-Ion-Doped Amplifiers with High Optical Gain

In the University of Twente, Prof. Markus Pollnau and his colleagues, who belong to the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, have created an optical amplifier doped with rare earth ion.

11 Jan 2012

Checkpoint Technologies Unveils 3.0 NA SIL for Optical Failure Analysis Tools

Checkpoint Technologies, a provider of laser scanning and photon emission microscopy systems for applications in the failure analysis industry, has unveiled its 3.0 numerical aperture (NA) solid immersion lens objective (SIL).

7 Jan 2012

Novel Method of III-V Nanostructure Fabrication Helps Develop Advanced Optoelectronic Devices

A research team led by Xiuling Li, who serves as a Professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has developed a low-cost method to fabricate high-aspect-ratio, large-area III-V nanostructures for applications in advanced optoelectronic devices such as lasers and solar cells.

26 Dec 2011

OptoHiT Phototransistor Optocoupler Series Offers Reliable Isolation at High Temperatures

Industrial applications experience increased temperature and reduced volume in motor control, power supplies and consumer applications like adapters and chargers, thereby posing a challenge to designers.

From Onsemi 23 Nov 2011

Nanometrics Announces Acquisition of Nanda Technologies

Nanometrics, a provider of advanced process control metrology solutions and inspection systems for fabrication of LEDs, semiconductors, solar photovoltaics and data storage devices has acquired Nanda Technologies of Munich, Germany.

23 Nov 2011

Toppan Photomasks Announces Capacity Expansion Plans for JV Facility in Shanghai

Toppan Printing’s subsidiary, Toppan Photomasks has declared plans to invest $20 million to expand the production capacity and technology capabilities of its Shanghai joint venture facility in order to meet the growing demand of the semiconductor industry in China.

19 Nov 2011

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